Simplicius
David Pountney helms this memorable Zurich Opera staging of Johann Strauss's "Simplicius," a tale following the exploits of a simple-minded man (tenor Martin Zysset) who comes face-to-face with life's messy complications. Set during the Thirty Years' War, the work also features standout supporting performances from baritones Rolf Haunstein and Oliver Widmer, soprano Martina Jankova and mezzosoprano Liliana Nikiteanu.
Direction
Cast
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Michael Volle
Der Einsiedler, Wendelin von Grübben (Bariton)
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Martin Zysset
Simplicius, Sein jungster Sohn (Tenor)
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Rolf Haunstein
General von Vliessen (Bariton)
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Elizabeth Magnuson
Hildegarde, seine Tochoter (Sopran)
Piotr Beczala
Arnim von Grübben, Bruder von Simplicius (Tenor)
Oliver Widmer
Melchior, ein Astrologe (Bariton)
Louise Martini
Schnapslotte, Inhaberin der ambufanten Kanfine (Mezzosopran)
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Martina Janková
Tilly, ihre Tochter (Sopran)
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Liliana Nikiteanu
Ebba, eine schwedische Spionin (Mezzosopran)
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Cheyne Davidson
Wachtmeister (Bariton)